de Lee A. Kidd 1956-2025

de Lee was born Dec. 23, 1956, in Corry, Pa., a daughter of the late Jean Leek, and lived in the Mahoning Valley most of her life.

She was a 1975 graduate of Chaney High School and worked at Lear Manufacturing for many years before retiring in 2009. de Lee also served as a union leader for many years, advocating for her co-workers with passion and dedication.

Known for her creative spirit, de Lee enjoyed baking, making chocolates, crafting and collecting antiques. She also loved watching comedy shows and cherished time spent with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Ian (Leslie) Kidd of Youngstown; her grandchildren, Alex and Eva; her great-grandchildren, Kayden, Emma, Grace and Nixon; her brother, Randy (Barbara) Combs of Maryland; her sister, Susan Ayers of Corry, Pa.; and many extended family members.

Her husband of 34 years, Gerald A. “Jerry” Kidd, whom she married Dec. 28, 1974, died June 5, 2009.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, where a memorial service will take place at 2 p.m.

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